February weather forecastSanta Rita, MT

February

Weather in February

February, the last month of the winter in Santa Rita, is another freezing cold month, with an average temperature ranging between min 15.6°F (-9.1°C) and max 28.8°F (-1.8°C).

Temperature

The shift from January to February is characterized by an average high-temperature of a still subzero cold 28.8°F (-1.8°C), not significantly different from the 28.9°F (-1.7°C) of January. Nighttime temperature dips to a mean of 15.6°F (-9.1°C) during February.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in February is 76%.

Rainfall

In February, the rain falls for 3.2 days. Throughout February, 0.47" (12mm) of precipitation is accumulated. In Santa Rita, during the entire year, the rain falls for 70.4 days and collects up to 8.46" (215mm) of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through May, September through December are months with snowfall. The month with the most snowfall is February, when snow falls for 9.7 days and typically aggregates up to 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

Daylight

In February, the average length of the day is 10h and 13min.
On the first day of February in Santa Rita, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:12 pm MST.

Sunshine

In February, the average sunshine is 5.8h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2. A UV Index value of 2, and less, symbolizes a minimal health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 2 during February leads to these advisories:
Sun exposure does not present considerable issues for many, yet infants, fair-skinned people, and children necessitate constant protection. Avoiding direct sun during mid-day hours can prevent harmful UV radiation exposure. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays. Take warning! The intensity of the Sun's UV radiation can be nearly amplified twice due to snow reflection.
Updated: Aug 27, 2024
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Frequently asked questions

Santa Rita in February has an average high-temperature of 28.8°F (-1.8°C) and an average low-temperature of 15.6°F (-9.1°C).

In Santa Rita, the average relative humidity in February is 76%.

In Santa Rita, in February, it is raining for 3.2 days, with typically 0.47" (12mm) of accumulated precipitation.

February is the month with the most snowfall. Snow falls for 9.7 days and accumulates 3.58" (91mm) of snow.

In February, it is snowing for 9.7 days. Throughout February, 3.58" (91mm) of snow is accumulated.

In February, the average day length is 10h and 13min.

On the first day of February, sunrise is at 7:58 am and sunset at 5:26 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 7:11 am and sunset at 6:12 pm MST.

In February, the average sunshine duration is 5.8h.

The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 2.

In February, the average daily maximum UV index is 2. A UV Index of 2, and less, symbolizes a low health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in February
Santa Rita, MT

  • Average high temperature in February: 28.8°F

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (78.8°F).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.1°F).

  • Average low temperature in February: 15.6°F

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (55.2°F).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is December (15.3°F).

Average pressure in February
Santa Rita, MT

  • Average pressure in February: 30.11"Hg

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (30.13"Hg).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (29.87"Hg).

Average wind speed in February
Santa Rita, MT

  • Average wind speed in February: 10.4mph

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is January (11.8mph).
The calmest months (with the lowest average wind speed) are July and August (8.8mph).

Average humidity in February
Santa Rita, MT

  • Average humidity in February: 76%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (79%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is August (43%).

Average rainfall in February
Santa Rita, MT

  • Average rainfall in February: 0.47"

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (1.77").
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (0.31").

Average rainfall days in February
Santa Rita, MT

  • Average rainfall days in February: 3.2 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (10.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (2.6 days).

Average snowfall in February
Santa Rita, MT

  • Average snowfall in February: 3.58"

The month with the highest snowfall is February (3.58").
The months with the least snowfall are June, July and August (0").

Average snowfall days in February
Santa Rita, MT

  • Average snowfall days in February: 9.7 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is December (10.2 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are July and August (0 days).

Average daylight in February /
Average sunshine in February
Santa Rita, MT

  • Average daylight in February: 10h and 12min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 16h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 8h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in February: 5h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 0min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 5h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in February
Santa Rita, MT

  • Average sunshine days in February: 17.7 days

The month with the most sunshine days is July (23.5 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is April (17.4 days).

Average UV index in February
Santa Rita, MT

  • Average UV index in February: 2

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, October, November and December (UV index 2).

Average cloud cover in February
Santa Rita, MT

  • Average cloud cover in February: 43

The month with the most cloud cover is February (Cloud cover 43).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 15).

Average visibility in February
Santa Rita, MT

  • Average visibility in February: 6mi

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (6mi).